Expenditures on travel, hospitality and conferences incurred by federal departments and agencies are related to supporting departmental mandate(s) and the Government of Canada’s priorities.

SSHRC’s purpose is to promote and assist research and scholarship in the social sciences and humanities. Social sciences and humanities research builds knowledge about people in the past and present, with a view toward creating a better future, by:

supporting postsecondary research and research training to enhance the economic, social and cultural development of Canada, its communities and regions; and

contributing to key policies across government and society by funding excellent research on priority issues.

SSHRC’s program delivery is centered around a peer review model. External experts from across the country and the world contribute their time and expertise to adjudicate grant proposals and scholarship applicants with the aim of funding excellence for the benefit of Canada. The majority of SSHRC’s travel and hospitality expenses are to support this peer review process.

Total annual expenditures for travel, hospitality and conferences of SSHRC are summarized below:

Expenditure Category

Expenditures for the year ending March 31, 2011
(in thousands of dollars)